HELP NEEDED! 1 mission, 4 requests - 1/2 way there

[tigran]

If this weekend doesn't happen dude I might be able to sort out a LWB merc sprinter during the week next week. Let us know how it goes this weekend.

Ooooh just thought it would fit in the back of the suburban if i remove the seats so if you get stuck... Would be something stupid in fuel though.

[Speedman]

Remeasured the load area, at the longest its 2.9m long, 2.7 is at the top where the bulkhead curves up ;D

[Mystery Machine]

Thanks Dude,

I'll ring Scoobypete in a minute and get back to you.

ANYONE FROM READING AREA FANCY LENDING A HAND ON SATURDAY?

[An Fear Ó Dhoire]

Speaking of lifts and naked pictures, there's a 2 post lift down the road from me going for 250, but needs lifting blocks... any idea how much these would cost, or if it means the lift's buggered? Otherwise, looks like a good deal to me.

Bruce, naked pix on their way.

[messenjah]

i will ring work today and make sure I'm not working aslong as I'm not i can be in wargrave (not mobile) which isnt far from reading and if you picked me up id happily help you load stuff up ive got a bit of a bad shoulder but the other ones fine and I'm sure i can man the curse word up for a little bit and help you loading up

[tri]

Grr!

In typical Tri fashion I'm working all weekend . If it was next weekend I'd be glad to be a manual labourer/tea maker (I have literally 0 knowledge when it comes to such things as lifts).

Jolly good show, though!

[Mystery Machine]

Right, the plan is pretty much finalised - Codename "DayRelease":

• I meet ScoobyPete @ J18 M4 - 9am where he jumps in my car and we get to Bradfield for 10am
  
  
• Meet up with Speedman and his big van @ 10am where we attempt to load the lift into back of said van
  
  
• Drive to Bristol in AX/van convoy where we attempt to unload the lift at Area 52
  
  
• Drink tea
  
  
• Drill test holes in floor of A52 to see how thick the floor is
  
  
• Drink more tea
  
  
• Read magazine
  
  
• Plan parts 3&4 of operation "DayRelease" (install lift......wire up lift)
  
  
• 1 more tea and some Hob Nobs
  
  
• Head home
  

If anyone else feels like lending a hand, please let me know?

Messenjah - thanks for the offer, but are you sure you want to risk hurting your shoulder even more? It's a damn heavy/bulky thing to be shifting!

Jrevillug - it'd be great if you are able to pop along to A52 on Sat. If you PM me your number I'll be able to give you more details as things happen on Saturday.

Anyone & everyone welcome to come over to A52 on Sat. It's not an official playday, but you never know - we might even be able to get the thing installed if there is enough people? (or we could just drink copious amounts of tea and read retro car mags ;D)

Many thanks again to those willing and able to lend a hand. It's lovely to get such a positive response.

[Speedman]

Sounds like a plan to me ;D

[nugget]

You missed out the bit where you print naked photos in A1 and put them all around the inside and outside of Area 52

[93fxdl]

stupid idea here (its the only thing i am good for ) if possible map out the holes in the floor where the lift was so you can trig it up when repositioning it also stock up on thin steel plate so you can level the uprights
ttfn glenn

[messenjah]

bah ive been told I'm not allowed

[heathy12]

Had this EXACT scenario recently!!

They are a nightmare to fit, VERY heavy bit of kit too.

Took me three hours to fit, once painted and four of us to lift each post. Wiring I had done by my landlord check this bit out as I had to use an approved chap cos of elf and safety/insurance.

If it helps Ive a twin axle car transporter that can be used, currently in storage in Keynsham with morris minor on it, should you need it can maybe help. Not sure i'd put in in a van long way to lift things into I managed to get an engine hoist (as in picture) also you can borrow if you need it! Makes life a lot easier, with a van you might not be able to pull it out as easily.

Just my 2p's worth!!

Fitting a kitchen over the weekend so may not be about to help, otherwise id be down, despite swearing NEVER to fit one again....yes its one of those jobs! lol

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[chip83]

waitng with bated breath to see how this turns out, AREA 52 just gets better and better ;D

[Brat-Man]

I'm now in the convoy up & back as i'm collecting an engine & auto box from Ed as well so it should be a fun filled trip there & back with good friends & i'm looking forward to a cuppa tea when we get there & 1 or 2 more cups of tea when we get back to Area 52!
I CAN'T WAIT !! ;D ;D

[Rich606]

Good luck guys, they really are bloody heavy. Would love to make it to a play day one of these days.

[Mystery Machine]

Well, today was 'Operation DayRelease' - collecting and moving the lift from Bradfield to Bristol.

I'd like to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who helped out. I thought it would be good to go mob handed (5 of us) and it proved to be a wise move.....even with 5 it was quite a struggle to shift the thing. Heavy is an understatement!!

Steve, many thanks for the use of the van. Quite an honour to christen a brand new van with a heavy piece of machinery! Remember to thank your boss for letting us scratch & scuff the freshly boarded out rear......and also Kim for keeping an eye on us boys.

Tim, Pete & Adam....thank you all so much for coming along to help out and getting stuck in. It was a proper teamwork affair. Tim, please also thank Molly for the supervisory role. ;D

I really enjoyed today - it was proper fun from start to finish.

Thank you all again - Retro Rides spirit was in full force today.....a small but epic adventure.

Next stop - operation "All hands on deck"

If anyone is feeling up for some shifting, lifting and moving next weekend (Saturday) then the aim is to try and get the lift installed. It'll need at least 6 of us, so if you're at a loose end, please let me know - your help will be greatly appreciated.

I'll be there, Jrevillug will be there (thanks James) so if four or more others fancy a day playing with car lifts at Area 52, please step forward ;D

Hopefully very soon, Area52 will have its own working car lift

[scoobypete]

what no pics? lol,was a good day and not a problem,glad to help out..id only have been sat at work bored otherwise...i enjoyed it anyway and my first visit to area 52! despite being stopped by the polis on the way home for looking suspicious driving thru the centre of brizzle in a muddy legacy..bloody sat nav..

if I'm about next weekend I may pop along to give a hand....was good to meet a few more peeps too ;D

adam...pics of pickups soon pleeeease

[tigran]

*will pop along*

[Speedman]

Oct 31, 2009 19:12:45 GMT Mystery Machine said:

Steve, many thanks for the use of the van. Quite an honour to christen a brand new van with a heavy piece of machinery!

No problem at all chap, more than happy to help ;D the van has a little over 700 miles on the clock now and doesn't seem to have suffered at all

Just got back in after dropping Adam off in Bath and a BK pitstop, will sort some snaps out later for the Area52 thread ;D

[Adam]

No problem Bruce, always have a good time at Area 52!

Pete, will go snapping when I'm home next weekend

Tim, big cheers for the loan of your tow bar!

Steve, thanks a lot for the lift, much appreciated